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Back to School Means Back to Germs
Everyone is back in school, and that means children coughing, sneezing, noses running, and germy hands inevitably sharing toys, pens, and high-fives. CNN calls it the ‘back to school plague.’ Schools are filled with kids (and teachers) catching, and sharing their germs every day. On average, each child gets 6-8 colds per year, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. Luckily, there are ways to prevent your children (and yourself) from getting ill. Here are some tips to keep in mind. 1. Wash Your Hands For how long? Sing ‘Happy Birthday’ twice while you wash. Make sure your children don’t forget to clean...
IBS School Survival Guide
Here are some survival tips if you are headed back to school and worried about your IBS! The most important thing, is to be prepared. Being prepared will lessen your stress, which in return will lessen your IBS. Watch what you eat. You know your body and what is best for you and your IBS. Pack the right lunch & snacks Avoid caffeine Stay hydrated Take a probiotic Find ways to relax and lessen your stress level. Find time in study hall or in between classes to reduce your stress. You can do this through: Mediation Deep Breathing Relaxing imagery...
Summer Immune System Boost
Cold weather and winter storms are long gone for the year, but that does not mean your immune system is in the clear. A summer cold or flu can still come biting. Health24.com discusses 5 ways to keep your immune system strong in the summer months to ensure you can enjoy all of the summer fun! Enjoy Summer Fruits and Salads - Find tasty, vitamin-packed options to eat and snack on. Wash Your Hands - You are surrounded by germs, not just in the winter! Start Taking a Probiotic - Probiotics can serve as a great immune booster for your body. Get Enough...
Meditation, Good for Your Soul...and Your Gut!
Meditation is a training method for the mind and a relaxation tool for your body. It has been practiced for thousands of years, but recent studies show even more positive effects it can have on the body. Meditation is not just for relaxation. It can also help to lower blood pressure and heart rate, lessen stress and depression, and improve IBS pain. Research has linked mindful meditation to improvements in IBS. A 3-month study showed that meditation was effective in treating the psychological factors associated with pain in IBS. So, where should you start? Well, you can start off with...
Protect Yourself so You Can Enjoy the Summer Sun
Summer is almost here, and the sun is starting to heat up! Time for outdoor runs, long days on the beach, and barbeques. With all this exposure to the sun, make sure you are protecting your skin. Be sure you are diligent about applying sunscreen. It is recommended that you shield your skin with SPF 30 or higher. However, if you do get sunburned here are some tips. Act Fast to Cool it Down- take a cool bath or dip into a cool pool to cool your skin down. The sooner the better. After cooling off, cover up and avoid...
02.06.2024
What Are Amino Acids and How Many Are In Aloe Ferox Caps?
Amino acids are organic compounds made of oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen and are common in all living things. In fact, 20 percent of the human body is made up...
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Fiber: Why Do We Need It?
Fiber is an essential part of the human body. A necessary nutrient for a healthy gut, along with diminishing the risk of other chronic health conditions. Fiber is the structural...
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Stay on Track During the Holidays
The official start of the holiday season is a wonderful time of the year, but more often than not, it's a particularly busy time. Holiday parties are full of sweet treats like...
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